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[quote=Anonymous]Hi PP, I'm the one that asked you the question. Thank you for writing out the response. I'd like to share my thoughts about each point you shared.
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Immigration: I am strongly supportive of border security and even revoking automatic citizenship if born in US (Rep) - also, apply 3 strikes and you're deported laws for illegal immigrants committing crime. Illegal immigrants should not have the right to vote at all. I am for establishing universal Citizen Cards...like almost every other country in the world. [/quote] I disagree with you on the idea of revoking automatic citizenship. Illegal immigrants cannot vote in the United States, so this is not a major concern. You need to be a citizen to vote, either born or naturalized. Neither Harris nor Walz disagree with you about this, so you can feel hopefully reassured if you choose to cast a vote for them. 
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Crime -- stop rewarding criminal activity with catch & release!! This article appears to be on point: [url]https://www.newsweek.com/tim-walz-has-been-disaster-minnesotans-opinion-1935402[/url] [/quote] I'd have to read up on this more to understand what the concern is here. Unfortunately criminal justice is a complex topic. 
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Foreign Policy: I am anti carte blanche military support of any foreign country without checks & balances.  [/quote] Do you feel Harris and Walz disagree with you? In what ways?
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Human Rights: I support equal human rights - I support of LGBTQ Rights so long as those rights are not to the detriment of another protected class (Religious Rights) -- gender ideology does not belong in schools; puberty blockers for minor children is wrong (a child cannot fully understand who they are without first going through puberty which normal human biology.  This case is on point: https://www.boredpanda.com/dad-granted-full-c...ised-son-non-binary/ -- 4 yr olds should not be forced to be non-binary...geez let kids be kids. I've had enough of the WOKE labels just because of having one's own opinions, beliefs and values. This applies across all topics....saying you don't support Israel doesn't mean you are anti-semetic, saying you are pro-Palestinian doesn't mean you support terrorists. Saying you don't support puberty blockers for young children doesn't mean you are anti-trans. [/quote] Based on what I have seen as both a parent and teacher in the past few years, I imagine this issue feels the most pressing to you. I feel that biology matters and I think we cannot rush children if they identify as trans by taking on medical interventions. But I don't believe either Harris or Walz advocate for encouraging these medical interventions in children. When I encounter a child who identifies as trans, I feel it is unkind to insist on using names or pronouns they don't want. I want those kids to feel safe. I don't want them to be hurt or ostracized. I want them to have trusted adults and spaces and resources they need. I don't think we lose anything by being patient and kind and considerate. We don't hurt anyone by helping them find belonging. These are children and they deserve space and time to grow and learn about themselves. They don't need their privacy to be politicized. That's why I'm voting Blue.
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Healthcare: Reform needed but not so far as to be universal healthcare. [/quote] Our country benefits from a strong middle class. Make it possible for people to earn a decent living that pays for housing, education, and healthcare for themselves and their families. Policies that support the middle class will go a long way to strengthening this country. 
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Education:  In favor of reduced/free college education for the trades -- in fact...take some of the illegal immigrants who have been here for over 10-15+ yrs (because realistically you can't deport them all) and educate them in the trades. Fix our education system and stop focusing on stupid issues that don't belong in schools. Teach tolerance and respect as a two-way street. [b]Note: I actually like how Walz has approached education in MN -- except for teaching gender ideology in schools.[/b] Many parents voice their concerns: [url]https://cbsaustin.com/news/nation-world/minnesota-parents-clash-over-teachers-discussing-gender-identity-with-students-stay-in-your-lane-osseo-area-schools-isd-279-lgbtqia-history-and-culture-resolution-lgbt-transgender[/url] and [url]https://www.dailysignal.com/2024/06/11/concerned-daughters-safety-13-minnesota-school-districts-issue-transgender-guidelines-allowing-boys-girls-spaces/[/url] [/quote] I've treated you respectfully and want to take you seriously, but your repeated use of illegal immigrants and trans kids as some boogeyman makes you sound insincere. Are you just regurgitating right wing talking points?

The athletics thing isn't about education, but you had to mention it, so I'll respond. I have struggled with issue of trans athletes in women's sports. For now, I do believe we should keep women's sports for people who are born female, but I also say that with the caveat that we don't really know how to define that. It's not that simple. I also think you vilifying people with open minds is unproductive.

With all of the above, I will vote for Harris/Walz. They most closely align with my values. Their policies will strengthen the middle class and create opportunities for people to work hard and succeed. If you believe in this country and its ideals, then I think the choice is pretty clear.
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